Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Massachusetts

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Massachusetts

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $63,890 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, +6.4% vs the national median of $60,060. An estimated 6,280 mental health and substance abuse social workers are employed across Massachusetts, with salaries ranging from $61,230 to $69,010 depending on location.

$63,890 Avg median salary in Massachusetts
$69,010 Highest paying metro
$61,230 Lowest paying metro
6,280 Employed in Massachusetts

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      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries by city in Massachusetts

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Amherst Town, MA $69,010 $59,400 $86,610 190
      Boston, MA-NH $67,060 $58,520 $80,270 4,220
      Barnstable Town, MA $63,700 $49,390 $80,310 200
      Massachusetts $63,190 $59,590 $75,800 110
      Worcester, MA $61,780 $52,070 $74,740 970
      Pittsfield, MA $61,260 $46,870 $75,640 140
      Springfield, MA $61,230 $50,230 $78,750 450

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